Governors demand withdrawal of 'illegal' early childhood teacher training merger

Students pursuing B.Ed. in ECDE are reportedly being excluded from government support.

Strait of Hormuz: Why hasn't Trump used force to secure it?

Iran's proximity to the Strait allows it to use low-cost drones and surface vessels that are...

Is lighter sleep a normal part of ageing?

Older brains still need to rest, but they find it harder and do it more superficially.

PS Oluga tells leaders to stop politicising SHA

Why do men sexually harass women at work? Expert insights

Research confirms sexual harassment is a mechanism for maintaining gender hierarchies.

Women love men that sell them a dream

A chance encounter at an elite Kileleshwa dinner party leads to an unlikely connection.

General without an army? Ruto's allies face public backlash in Mt Kenya

Political pundits warn that the 87pc dominance enjoyed by Ruto in 2022 is at risk due to...

Winnie Wadera: The woman rewriting the script on teen pregnancy

The mentor from Nyalenda who says Kenya is investing in schools and ignoring what happens at home

How covering Gen Z protests and East Africa crackdowns earned Madowo rights award 

'I don't consider myself a human rights defender, I'm just a journalist speaking truth to power.'

Women's Group Threaten to Boycott 2027 General Elections

The announcement comes at a time when the majority of Kenyans are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2027 general elections.

Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history

The partial US government shutdown has become the longest in American history, as lawmakers in Washington continue to fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Sunday, the shutdown reached 44 days, surpassing the previous longest funding lapse, which ended in November 2025. The current impasse has led to chaos at airports, [...] The post Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana

Three people, two women and a man, have been confirmed dead after a three-storey building that was being used as a church collapsed on worshippers in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, on Sunday. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said 20 others, most of them women and children, had been rescued and were being treated in various hospitals. [...] The post Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade

A Russian tanker carrying oil to Cuba entered the waters off the Communist-run island, Russias Interfax news agency reports. The oil shipment the first to reach Cuba since January comes hours after US President Donald Trump said that he had no problem with countries, including Russia, sending supplies to the island. Trumps remark [...] The post Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Russia ordered a British diplomat to leave the country over allegations of spying, the latest in a series of expulsions of embassy staff from both sides. Russias Federal Security Service (FSB) claims the man provided false information when applying to enter the country, as well as trying to obtain sensitive information during informal economic meetings, [...] The post Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kenya Railways Explains Ticket Shortages Ahead of Easter Travel Rush

As Easter travel nears, SGR has been faced with ticket shortages, with passengers claiming Madaraka Express tickets are being hoarded and resold.

Govt Opens Door for U.S.-China Rivalry in Kwale's Ksh8 Trillion Mining Project

This topic is highly controversial due to the proposed mining of vast, high-value rare earth elements, which clash with community rights, cultural heritage, and environmental protection.

Details of Ruto's New Counter-Terrorism Agreement with Mozambique

The agreement covers intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism operations, correctional services, and youth development.

KRA Sounds Warning to Businesses Filing Nil Returns

KRA temporarily suspended the nil filing option for the 2025 year of income starting in late January 2026, with a planned reinstatement set for March 31, 2026.

Nyamira governor disowns 20 of 33 bodies exhumed in Kericho

The saga surrounding the discovery of 33 bodies buried under unclear circumstances in a mass grave in Kericho County deepened after Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo distanced his administration from 20 of the bodies. Nyaribo said Nyamira County only sanctioned the disposal of 13 bodies in Kericho and released Sh32,000 to facilitate the process, which he [...] The post Nyamira governor disowns 20 of 33 bodies exhumed in Kericho appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Super Metro Announces New Routes from CBD

This marks the second route the renowned bus company has introduced in less than one year.